Laws & Regulations
What is the meaning of inpatient?
a patient who requires overnight stay for observation or treatment within the veterinary office.
A(n) _________ may prognose, diagnose, and prescribe.
veterinarian
True or False: Management means controlling the animal's environment and experiences to avoid eliciting an unwanted behavior.
True
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Deliver oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells while removing waste products
What is the function of the alar fold?
Controls the flow of air into the nasal passages
Which of the following was signed and enacted to prohibit the illegal trade of fish or wild animals which were taken, processed, transported or sold in violation of any law, treaty or regulation of the United States?
Lacey Act
A zoonotic disease that is associated with joint pain and fever is ________.
lyme disease
True or False: Punishment and negative reinforcement are the same thing.
False
What is the normal temperature range for dogs?
100.5 - 102.5°F
Which structure increases the surface area in the nasal cavity to help with warming and humidifying air?
Ventral Turbinates
Which of the following organizations identifies the minimum standards required to enter the veterinarian profession and to remain in practice?
American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)
What disease in horses is characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atria?
Atrial Fibrillation
Giving a dog a food reward after each nail is trimmed is an example of which process?
Classical conditioning
What are the two main phases of the cardiac cycle?
Systole and Diastole
What role does the lymphatic system play in cardiovascular health?
It maintains fluid balance and supports immune function
Which Government Agency co-enforces the Endangered Species Act?
FWS
Which cardiovascular disease is most common in cats and involves the thickening of the heart muscle walls?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
What is the term for carefully controlling a stimulus and gradually increasing its intensity?
Desensitization
What is the main function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?
To act as the heart's natural pacemaker
What are arteries responsible for in the cardiovascular system?
Transporting oxygen-rich blood away from the heart
Who established the Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS) to assist in directing and organizing the formation of specialties for veterinary technicians?
NAVTA
A condition characterized by the dilation of lymphatic vessels, often resulting in protein loss.
Lymphangiectasia
What does the acronym ABC stand for in terms of behavior modification?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
What does blood pressure measure?
The force of blood exerted against the walls of blood vessels
Which of the following describes coronary circulation?
The blood supply to the heart muscle itself